Richard gears up for his tandem ride in aid of MS Society

Billy Beaumont, front, and Richard Holder, get in some practice before the big ride in September

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Richard Holder of Sherborne and his friend Billy Beaumont have been getting on their tandem as often as possible in preparation for a 45-mile bike ride in aid of the MS Society.

Richard who was diagnosed with MS three years ago is determined to complete the route from Sherborne to Dorchester with the other 30-plus riders.

The ride will start from the Terrace Playing Fields at 8am on Sunday 24th September and finish back at the rugby club at 1pm for a barbecue.

His friends who attend a monthly club for MS sufferers are busy helping with arrangements and organising a raffle and tombola.

“I’ve not been far with training although we cycled from Weymouth to Portland and have just done two days of tandem training, cycling to Chetnole and villages nearby,” said Richard. “Hopefully we can complete a bit of hill training when Billy’s holiday is over.”

Richard is hoping that members of the public will turn out to support the event - either as cyclists or by joining in the fun at the Terraces afterwards. Members of the MS Society are also planning to man a stand for entrants at the half way point at Poundbury.